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This much I know about…providing direction for my Subject Leader colleagues for September

13/06/2020 5:58 pm13/06/2020By johntomsettIn General educational issues, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about providing direction for my Subject Leader colleagues for September. This is the letter I wrote…

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This much I know about…how NOW is the time to pursue the National College of Education leadership qualifications

02/05/2020 5:04 pm02/05/2020By johntomsettIn School Leadership, Teaching and Learning0 Comments

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about…how NOW is the time to pursue the National College of Education leadership qualifications. In December…

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This much I know about…Elizabeth Ann Tomsett, 1936-2020

19/04/2020 4:37 pm19/04/2020By johntomsettIn Other stuff7 Comments

Elizabeth Ann Tomsett, 2 May 1936-18 April 2020 “God give me strength to bear that which I cannot change” Our mother, Elizabeth Ann Tomsett, was born on 2 May 1936. Her father served in the Royal Navy between the wars…

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Why the COVID-19 crisis requires the recall of Parliament

12/04/2020 11:47 am12/04/2020By johntomsettIn Other stuff0 Comments

Important caveat: without wanting to sound remotely self-important, I need to point out that I write this simply as John Tomsett, British citizen. The only way death is not meaningless is to see yourself as part of something greater: a…

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This much I know about…the challenge of keeping our students socially distant in school

08/04/2020 10:35 pm08/04/2020By johntomsettIn General educational issues4 Comments

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about the challenge of keeping our students socially distant in school. I was born two months…

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This much I know about…moving from Research to Outcomes (Durrington researchED)

04/04/2020 10:22 am04/04/2020By johntomsettIn Research, Teaching and Learning1 Comment

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about…moving from Research to Outcomes (Durrington researchED). [wpvideo GTiKBsyQ] Slides: [scribd id=454944931 key=key-EPdQJXiTwsx9JoDRmDZ9 mode=scroll]  

This much I know about…how we must keep on saying, "Hello"

01/04/2020 5:33 pm01/04/2020By johntomsettIn Other stuff3 Comments

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about…how we must keep on saying, “Hello”. “And those that used to say hello simply pass…

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This much I know about…when the last day of the school year falls in March

28/03/2020 5:02 pm28/03/2020By johntomsettIn General educational issues, Other stuff, School Leadership0 Comments

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about when the last day of the school year falls in March. Here is an account…

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This much I know about…Putting Staff First

28/02/2020 6:34 am28/02/2020By johntomsettIn General educational issues, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning0 Comments

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about Putting Staff First. I have just finished co-authoring with Jonny Uttley, CEO of the Education…

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This much I know about…our family's Lost Lowry

11/01/2020 5:14 pm11/01/2020By johntomsettIn Other stuff2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about our family’s Lost Lowry. What follows is based upon a family tale which has floated…

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NEW POST: "This much I know about…why Les Britanniques are all anglers now!" - my failed application to write for The Economist magazine...entertainment for @Samfr! https://www.johntomsett.com/2021/04/02/this-much-i-know-about-why-les-britanniques-are-all-anglers-now/

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The Learning Rainforest: Great Teaching in Real Classrooms > Been asked to talk about this a lot recently. Here it is if you'd like to read it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911382357/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_WZEZEXS5EH1T3AYB5DT6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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NEW POST: "This much I know about…why Les Britanniques are all anglers now!" https://johntomsett.com/2021/04/02/this-much-i-know-about-why-les-britanniques-are-all-anglers-now/

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HuntingEnglishAlex Quigley@HuntingEnglish·
2 Apr

I suspect most school CPD and teacher development underestimates the crucial importance of teachers feeling in control & rooted in their long/standing and safe habits. Mary Kennedy is brilliant on this:

https://www.theconfidentteacher.com/2020/09/what-do-teachers-really-care-about/

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HTJackieFzJackie Fernandez@HTJackieFz·
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Holiday read. Hopefully a help with our #BanchoryBlueprint

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John Tomsett is a nationally renowned school leader supporting schools to improve the quality of teaching and learning. He has 33 years of teaching experience, with 18 years as a headteacher. He led Huntington School in York, one of the country's leading Research Schools, for 14 years. He offers consultancy on school leadership with a clear focus upon improving teaching and learning and curriculum development.

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@Samfr This made me laugh a lot

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